Ka Lima O Maui

Ka Lima O Maui

Ka Lima O Maui, founded in 1955, is a community-based vocational rehabilitation program providing job training and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. One of Maui's oldest non-profit businesses - we are also its largest employer of the disabled.
Ka Lima proudly serves Maui as an independent 501 (c)3 non-profit agency and is not a member of the United Way. Truly an extension of our island community, Ka Lima was originally conceived to help tuberculosis patients rehabilitate through learning new skills and craftwork and has since expanded to serve a greater population of persons with disabilities in need of job training. What began as a simple sheltered workshop now includes countywide grounds and custodial contracts, as well as formal job placements within private business.
It is our mission to provide training and employment, as well as the support necessary for our clients to enjoy sustained success in the workplace. We use real work opportunities to achieve this goal. Annual service contracts with the County of Maui departments of Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police, and Public works account for many of our largest projects and work crews in grounds and custodial services. For clients who seek employment in private business, Ka Lima's programs provide job training, job coaching and job placement.
For adults with developmental disabilities, Ka Lima operates a successful Medicaid Waiver program. This non-vocational day program focuses on health and personal assistance. Our participants learn basic living skills through participation in domestic lessons, cultural activities, crafts, and social outings.